Deutsche Börse (DB1) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• AGM opened by the chairwoman, highlighting the decision to hold a digital meeting based on positive prior experience and agenda suitability.

• Shareholders' rights to ask questions and participate were emphasized, with all board members present and the meeting streamed live.

• Voting rights could be exercised via postal ballot or proxies, and technical procedures for participation were outlined.

Financial performance review

• Achieved record results for the 8th consecutive year, with net revenue (excluding treasury) up 9% to EUR 5.2 billion.

• Operating costs rose only 3%, leading to a 14% increase in EBITDA (excluding treasury) to EUR 2.7 billion.

• Dividend proposed at EUR 4.20 per share, a 5% increase, and a EUR 500 million share buyback program was executed.

• Treasury results expected to exceed EUR 700 million, with strong Q1 2026 performance and ambitious targets for the year.

Board and executive committee updates

• Supervisory board focused on future orientation and growth, including the Leading the Transformation strategy.

• Executive board mandates for Thomas Book and Christoph Böhm extended to 2029; Jens Schulte joined as CFO.

• Claudia Nemat introduced as a new supervisory board candidate, bringing extensive technology and governance experience.